2001

SOS and the Seacare Group of Companies moved to their very own building the " Seacare Building" on 19 February 2001.

The Seacare Building was officially opened by Mr Lim Boon Heng, Secretary-General, NTUC and Minister without Portfolio on 26th June 2001.

The number of Union members and ships covered by SOS Collective Agreements reached a record high of 9213 and 403 respectively as at 30th September 2001.

The Seacare Group of Companies achieved a turnover of $14 million and an amount of $677,584 in profit before tax for financial year ended 31st March 2001. The total number of employees of Seacare Group of Companies stands at 1050 as at September 2001.

The new SOS logo was launched on 5 October 2001 at the Union's 30th Anniversary celebration, marking a milestone in the history of the Union.

SOS decided to have a new logo that better reflect the vibrant nature of the Union. The fresh, bold and modern look also aptly signifies the Union's forward looking character and its determination to weather the challenges ahead.

2002

Appointment of Mr Arthur Fong as new advisor on 1 April 2002.

Formation of SOS Training Advisory Committee to better cater to SOS members’ training needs.

SOS offers scholarship to Singapore Citizens and PRs for the Diploma in Maritime and Port Management, which is jointly organized by MPA, NUS and PSA Institute.  The objective of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of management personnel in the shipping industry.

2003

On the SOS 32^nd and Seacare 9^th Anniversary, the first revamped look of Samudra was unveiled.

The Joint Negotiation Group representing seafarers’ employers and the International Transport Workers Federation held their international bargaining forum on 11 September 2003 in Singapore.

SOS participated in the MPA’s inaugural distribution of hampers to ships calling at the Singapore port over the New Year period.

Amended the SOS Constitution to change the periodic basic of the obligatory general meeting of members from Triennial to Quadrennial.

2004

Union Membership reached a record high of 11,412.

The Foreign Flag Agreement between SOS, SMOU and SMEF was renewed in March 2004.

SOS offered Special Training Assistance to paid-up members with at least one year of SOS membership for modules in the basic Safety Training Course.

The NTUC, SMOU and SOS jointly sponsored the series of ITF meetings including ITF Fair Practices Conference in Singapore during 12 ~ 16 Jul 04.

To commemorate the World Maritime Day, MPA and SOS jointly presented hampers to some 600 ships.  The joint effort by MPA and SOS is to demonstrate the strong co-operation between the MPA and the Union in promoting the interests and the welfare of the seafarers.

SOS invested in the NTUC Investment Co-operative with a view to setting up the NTUC Learning Hub Pte Ltd.

2005

The official opening of the new premises of Seacare Maritime Medical Center at Amara Hotel on 27 Jan 05.

Launched the Seacare Medical Scheme.  In March 05 to provide SOS local members with free Health Screening at Seacare Maritime Medical Center and SOS Filipino members and their dependents with free medical benefits at Seacare affiliated clinic in Manila.

A total of 217 members attended the personal safety & social responsibility (PSSR) and Elementary First Aid (EFA) courses organized by the Union.

The Membership of SOS rose to12,800 in December 2005 and the number of ships covered by SOS Collective Agreement reached the record high of 487 vessels.